Accessories

AGO offers dovetail plates and tube rings CNC machined from 6061 aluminum.  We also offer extension tubes in the AP2.7" and DSI 3.5" standards from Optec.

 Dovetail Plates

AGO dovetail plates are precision machined from 6061 aluminum and are compatible with the Losmandy D standard.  These plates are .75" thick and 5" wide to provide exceptional stability and stiffness.  They have been heavily lightweighted to reduce excess material.

• 16" AGO Dovetail Plate
  • 17" x 5" x 0.75" dimensions
  • 0.26" thru holes, 3.5" width, 16" spacing
  • Durable black anodized finish
• Compatible with 12.5" iDK and can be used with any tube rings having 1/4-20 threaded mounting holes with 3.5" spacing
• 5 pairs of 1/4-20 threaded holes to simplify mounting of guidescope rings, etc.
• Price:  $125 + shipping

• 20" AGO Dovetail Plate
  • 21" x 5" x 0.75" dimensions
  • 0.26" thru holes, 3.5" width, 20" spacing
  • Durable black anodized finish
• Compatible with 16" and 20" iDK, can be used with any tube rings having 1/4-20 threaded mounting holes with 3.5" spacing
• 5 pairs of 1/4-20 threaded holes to simplify mounting of guidescope rings, etc.
• Price:  $145 + shipping

Tube Rings

AGO tube rings are CNC machined from 6061 aluminum to precise specifications.  The rings use only stainless steel fasteners and have a durable blank anodized finish. AGO can custom machine rings to your specifications.

• Tube rings
  • CNC machined
  • 6061 aluminum with black anodized finish
  • Felt lined to protect the finish on your telescope tube
  • All stainless steel fasteners
  • Price:  Contact AGO to discuss your requirements

Extension Tubes and Adapters

AGO uses Optec AP2.7" and DSI 3.5" standard extension tubes.  These tubes are available in several lengths and can be combined (all AP2.7 or all DSI 3.5, not intermixed) to obtain any length extension in .25" increments from .5" to 6.75" lengths.

AGO also uses Optec and FLI adapters of which many types are available to suit your needs.